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🚨 Tight hips? STOP stretching them.
That tight feeling might not mean what you think it does — and stretching could actually make things worse.

If your client says, “My hips feel tight,” the first instinct might be to stretch them…
But here's the truth:
👉 Just because they feel tight doesn’t mean they are tight.
Often, it's actually a weakness issue — not a flexibility problem.

Before you prescribe any stretching, do these 2 assessments:
1️⃣ Modified Thomas Test
2️⃣ Active Straight Leg Raise

These help you identify whether you're dealing with true mobility restrictions, pain provocation, or — as in many cases — just poor strength and control.

In this example, we’re not talking about neural tension or joint dysfunction.
This is a strength issue, and it needs a strength solution.

💪 That’s where manual muscle testing comes in.
It helps pinpoint exactly where the hip flexors or hamstrings are weak — and in which range — so you can prescribe the right exercises with precision.

🎯 If you're tired of guessing and want to get specific with your movement and rehab strategies, check out the Advanced Movement Therapist Certification at www.amtcertified.ca.

Learn how to use muscle testing effectively and write exercise prescriptions that actually solve the problem.